Willie Revillame, ikinuwento ang surprise visit niya kay Joey de Leon sa Startalk

Masayang ikinuwento ng television host na si Willie Revillame ang pagpunta niya sa bakuran ng GMA 7 para personal na batiin at ibigay ang regalo niya kay Joey de Leon na nagdiwang ng kaarawan sa showbiz talk show na Startalk TX nitong Sabado.

Sa artikulong isinulat ni Jojo Gabinete na lumabas sa Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP), sinabing ikinuwento ni Willie sa kanyang programang Wil Time Bigtime sa TV5 nitong Sabado ng gabi ang masaya niyang karanasan sa pagbisita sa Startalk.

Pinalakpakan at pinuri rin ni Willie ang kabaitan at mainit na pagtanggap sa kanya ng mga empleyado sa Kapuso station. (Basahin: Joey de Leon, sinurpresa ni Willie Revillame sa bakuran ng GMA-7)

Dahil hindi dapat malaman ni Joey na darating siya, sinabi ni Willie na itinago siya sa control booth. Habang nagtatago, panay umano ang pagkuha nila ng litrato ng mga empleyado at staff ng Startalk.

“Palakpakan natin ang staff ng GMA, walang competition, walang personalan," ayon kay Willie. “Yung mga technical nila, yung mga director, yung mga writers. At pagpasok ko sa studio ng Startalk, nagulat… parang hindi makapaniwala na ako, e, nandoon sa GMA."

Ayon pa kay Willie, nagpaalam siya sa mga boss niya sa TV5 bago magpunta sa bakuran ng GMA-7 at pinayagan naman siya.

“GMA-7, salamat po! Atty. Ray Espinosa, Boss Bobby [Barreiro], salamat pinayagan ninyo ako. Siyempre, magpapaalam ka muna sa mga boss mo," kwento pa ni Willie.

Una rito, sinabi ni Joey na pambihirang pagkakataon ang papunta ni Willie sa show na tinawag niyang kaibigan at little brother. - FRJ, GMA News

source: gmanetwork.com

Regine Velasquez: Talkin Bout An Evolution

MANILA, Philippines—Her status as married woman and mother has prompted singer Regine Velasquez-Alcasid to sing not only for people but, well, in front of a stove.

On Oct. 6, Regine will debut her cooking talk show “Sarap Diva” on GMA-7. A homemaker and foodlover, the singer will whip up delightful dishes while making small talk with her celebrity guests. The show is made more special with the particpation of her baby, Nathaniel James a.k.a. Baby Nate, and her pet Shih Tzu named George. But of course, there will be a portion in which the  diva will sing to piano accompaniment.



Unlike other cooking shows, Regine will more likely learn from her guests about cooking and motherhood than the other way around. She who admittedly can’t even chop vegetables fast (“baka maubos daliri ko!”) at this point, said that she’s not going to pretend to be an expert in culinary arts, but one who has the passion to learn like many new mothers who’ll watch the show.

Nate and George, she added, will appear as virtual animation that would “react” to whatever it is Regine and her guests are cooking or discussing.

This is not the first time Regine has repackaged herself or at least delved ito somethine new. When she hit it big as singer, she grabbed the opportunity to branch out into acting and hosting. She also took control of her music by personally producing her albums and concerts as well as conceptualizing her music videos.

At one point, the diva also designed shirts. It is said that Regine also served as “unofficial” brainstormer behind the musical dramedy, “Diva,” a couple of years back.

Even her music has gone through different styles. Although she will always be known as belter, Regine once recorded an album that did not require her to hit the high notes at all. She also was one of the first to record an all-revivals album but with a twist---she mostly took on songs originally recorded by men. 

One of her biggest songs, “You Are My Song,” was also a sort of reinvention for Regine. Previously known for fully orchestrated songs, she had that one arranged sparsely and singing it in controlled manner. The bid proved successful and is somehow credited for reviving interest in solo stars after years of domination by Eraserheads, Rivermaya and Parokya ni Edgar.

And who can forget that phase when Regine seemigly took it upon herself to discover new talents by accepting hosting chores in talent searches such as “Pinoy Pop Superstar”?

“Sarap Diva” airs every Saturday at 10:45 a.m. right before “Eat Bulaga” on GMA-7.    

source: mb.com.ph

Mikael Daez says Cosmo Bachelor Bash 2012 will be last time he goes half-naked

Dahil sa bini-build up bilang isa sa mga leading men ng GMA-7 ang model-turned-actor na si Mikael Daez, mababawasan na raw ang pagpapa-pictorial niya nang sexy.

Aniya, kailangan na raw kasing wholesome ang image niya.

Gagampanan ni Mikael ang role na Carlos Miguel sa remake ng 2002 drama series na Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga.

Si Dingdong Dantes ang unang gumanap ng role na ito.

Pakiramdam ni Mikael, may responsibilidad na siyang dapat gampanan at imaheng dapat ingatan dahil sa oportunidad na ibinigay sa kanya ng Kapuso Network.

“Actually, wala naman silang sinabing tigilan ko ang mga sexy pictorials,” sabi ni Mikael nang makausap ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) sa press launch ng Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga, sa Excess Super Club sa Timog, Quezon City, nung nakaraang Huwebes, August 23.

“They know for a fact na nagsimula ako bilang model on print, ramp, and commercial.

“Siguro ako na rin ang kusang magbabawas sa ganyan, kasi nga iba na ang pag-build up sa atin.

“Hindi naman tayo bini-build up as a sex symbol, kundi isang leading man sa isang drama series.

“So, it’s all up to me and my management kung ano ang mga next step na gagawin namin for this new image of mine.

“I know that it will be starting all over again.

“But if it will benefit me and my career now, ok lang na magsimula ulit tayo ng bagong image.

“Para lang bumagay sa mga ginagawa ko ngayon,” pahayag pa ng 24-year-old na binata.

Sexy photos

Hindi kaila sa lahat na maraming sexy photos ni Mikael ang nagkalat sa Internet.

Galing daw ang mga iyon sa mga ginawa niyang photo shoots para sa iba’t ibang photographers, designers, at products.

“Karamihan naman ay topless ako. Yun kasi ang gusto ng kliyente, e,” nakangiting sabi ni Mikael.

“Kailangan daw may ipakitang abs, muscles. Basta bentahe yung katawan talaga.

“Ok lang naman, because model naman ako and I’m just following instructions.

“Normal na working day iyon for any male model.”

Sa isang fashion show nga raw ay kinailangan niyang magsuot ng underwear at rumampa sa harap ng maraming tao.

“They were really short-shorts. But I guess, underwear na rin siya kung titingnan mo!” sabay tawa niya.

“Wala ka namang choice, e. You have to wear it kasi kasama iyon sa trabaho mo.

“Pero may suot naman ako sa upper body ko. So, hindi masyadong vulgar tingnan.

“So, I wore it and I walked out. Kailangan maging confident ka lang.

“Kung awkward ka, mahahalata iyon, e. Just walk like it’s a normal thing.”

Last time to see a sexy Mikael

Wala pang tiyak na date, pero tuwing pumapasok na ang mga huling buwan ng taon nagaganap ang Cosmopolitan Bachelor Party.

Ang wildly-received event, kung saan nagtitilian ang kababaihan at kalalakihan na rin sa mga nagrarampang mga lalaki, ay inii-sponsor Cosmopolitan Philippines, isang publication ng Summit Media, na siya ring naglalabas ng YES! Magazine. Ang Cosmopolitan Magazine ay edited by Myrza Sison.

Balitang kasama si Mikael sa rarampang 60 Sexy Bachelors.

Ani Mikael, ito na raw siguro ang huling pagkakataon na magpapakita siya ng katawan sa publiko.

“I really worked out for this event. I hit the gym almost every other day. I want to look good for this.

“Since this will be my last time that people will see me half-naked, itodo na natin, di ba?

“I want that night to be memorable para sa mga girls sa audience.”

Andrea to attend

Darating nga raw sa naturang event ang kanyang leading lady sa Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga na si Andrea Torres.

“She will attend the event to show her support sa akin,” nakangiting sabi ni Mikael.

“First time niya yatang a-attend ng ganung event and she is clueless as to what’s going to happen.

“Sinabi ko naman sa kanya na mag-enjoy lang siya sa mga makikita niya!” natatawang sabi pa ng Kapuso hunk.

Surprise for audience

May naisip na ngang gimik si Mikael na gagawin niya sa stage para hindi siya malimutan ng female audience.

“It will be a surprise!” tawa uli niya.

“Lahat naman ng napiling bachelors, may iniisip na gimik nila, di ba?

“They show this, they hold that, and they throw something to the audience.

“I want to do something different, na alam kong hindi agad malilimutan ng mga tao roon.

“Something that they will talk about for a very long time!” pangako ni Mikael Daez. –PEP.ph

source: gmanetwork.com

Marian Rivera tampok sa Tunay Na Buhay ng GMA-7

“Marimar," “Darna," “Dyesebel," “Amaya"—ilan lamang iyan sa mga hindi malilimutang karakter sa mga telefantasya sa telebisyon. At sino nga ba naman ang hindi nakakakilala sa nag-iisang Marian Rivera.

Tubong Cavite ang half-Spanish half-Filipino na si Marian. Isa sa pinakamaningning na bituin ngayon sa mundo ng showbiz industry.



Sa isang natatanging pagkakataon, tunghayan ang one-on-one interview ni Rhea Santos kay Marian sa Tunay Na Buhay. Dito ay ikukuwento ng Kapuso Primetime Queen ang naiibang side ng kanyang buhay na hindi pa halos naisisiwalat sa publiko.

Papaano nga ba nagsimula ang isang Marian Rivera? Anu-ano ang kanyang mga pinagdaanang hirap para unti-unti niyang matupad ang kanyang mga pangarap?

Abangan ang una ring pagkakataong makapasok ang bahay na kinalakhan ni Marian sa Cavite, at ang kauna-unahang interview ng kanyang nanay at lola.

Ano-ano na rin ba ang mga investment ni Marian na naipundar niya mula sa pag-aartista?

Ngayong Sabado ng gabi, kilalanin nang lubusan ang nag-iisang phenomenal star ng Kapuso Network sa Tunay Na Buhay kasama si Rhea Santos, pagkatapos ng Imbestigador, sa GMA-7. – GMANetwork.com

source: gmanetwork.com

Mark Herras on relationship with Ynna Asistio: 'Di na ganun kalaki yung selos

Pagkatapos ng "Hiram na Puso," ang afternoon soap ng GMA-7 na magtatapos na ngayong linggo, wala pang nakalinyang proyekto para kay Mark Herras.

Kaya naman daw balik workout muna ang young actor para mapanatili ang magandang hubog ng katawan niya.

“Siguro excercise lang, ‘tapos gym. Hindi naman yung magpalaki ng katawan – yung magpa-slim o magpaganda lang ng katawan.

“Ayoko na kasi pumayat. Kung anu-ano ang naiisyu sa akin na hindi naman totoo!” tawa ni Mark nang makausap siya ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal).

“Yun 'yung plans ko this month and the following month after Hiram Na Puso, habang naghihintay pa ako ng proyekto.

“Tapos balik basketball, kasi hilig ko ring mag-basketball. And a lot of workshops.

“Of course, every Sunday pa rin naman akong mapapanood sa Party Pilipinas at guestings sa iba’t ibang shows ng GMA-7.

“Alam ko naman na hindi ako pababayaan ng GMA-7 at bibigyan nila ako ulit ng magandang proyekto katulad ng Hiram Na Puso."

Kung bigyan siya ng pagkakataong pumili ng susunod niyang proyekto, ano ang gusto niya?

“Given a chance? Ano ba... gusto ko kung puwede sa TV yung ginampanan ni Aga Muhlach na pelikula noon…. Hindi ko na maalala kung ano yung title, parang psycho killer siya – nagiging mabait at nagiging salbahe, parang ganon.

“Para sa akin kasi very challenging yung ganong klaseng role... 'yun yung gusto kong gampanan.

“O kaya action-comedy, para maiba naman sa mga roles na ginagawa ko na puro drama. Pero kung ano yung ibibigay nila sa akin, okay lang din sa akin.

“Sa akin naman kasi, ang mahalaga may trabaho. Kaya kahit anong project, okay lang sa akin.

"Hindi naman nila ako bibigyan ng project na hindi babagay sa akin.

“Kaya nga thankful ako sa GMA-7 dahil magagandang proyekto ang ibinibigay nila sa akin,” saad ni Mark.

Gusto rin daw ni Mark na makagawa uli ng pelikula.

“Oo naman, kasi yung ginawa ko na pelikula medyo matagal-tagal na, medyo nami-miss ko na… na makita yung sarili ko sa pelikula.

“Bale yung last na ginawa ko na pelikula yung semi-indie at semi-mainstream movie na 'Hitman' kay Kuya Cesar Montano."

“At sana soon mabigyan na ako.”

Meron pa ba siyang gustong makatrabaho sa mga leading ladies ng Kapuso network?

“Ako kahit sino, pero mas maganda 'yung magaang katrabaho, yung magandang makisama. Pero so far, hindi ako namimili.

“Kung sino yung ibigay nila sa akin, okay lang yun. Trabaho ang mahalaga.”

KRIS BERNAL. Ano ang pakiramdam na maghihiwalay na sila ni Kris Bernal na nakasama niya sa dalawang soaps ng GMA-7 – "Time of My Life" "at Hiram Na Puso"?

“'Yung trabaho naman natin dito sa network, hindi naman puwede na sasabihin mo sa itaas [management] na isa lang ang puwede mong maging partner, 'di ba?

“Katulad dati, 'di ba, na-stuck ako sa Mark at Jen [Jennylyn Mercado] love team.

“Then, unti-unti, ginagawa nila sa akin ng GMA, pina-partner nila ako sa iba’t ibang leading ladies.

“So, natutuwa ako kasi nabibigyan ako ng pagkakataong makatrabaho pa 'yung iba.”

Ano ang mami-miss niya kay Kris Bernal?

“Si Kris kasi masarap at magaan siya katrabaho kasi professional at magaling umarte. Mabait pa at walang kaarte-arte.

“Yon kasi ang maganda kasama sa work, yung mahal niya at dedicated sa trabaho. Nakakahawa at kailangang galingan mo.”

Nasabi ba ni Kris sa kanya na may crush ito sa kanya?

“Hindi niya sinabi, ewan ko diyan kung ano ang pinagsasabi niya!” natatawang sabi ni Mark.

“Pero honestly speaking, I’m flattered.

“If ever nga na crush niya ako, wala naman sigurong masama.

“Kasi humahanga lang siya and alam naman ni Kris kung gaano na kami katagal ni Ynna [Asistio, girlfriend ni Mark].”

YNNA ASISTIO. Hindi naman siya pinagseselosan ni Ynna?

“Before, pero tapos na yun, tapos na yung issue,” sabi ng young actor.

Pero alam ni Ynna na crush siya ni Kris?

“Hindi yata.”

Kumusta naman sila ni Ynna?

“We’re okey lalo na four years and five months na kami. Going strong yung relationship namin.

“After nung lahat ng issues, intriga na dumating sa amin, we’re still here, nandiyan pa rin siya.”

Wala naman silang selosan factor sa isa’t isa?

“Siguro sa 100 percent, siguro mga 20 percent na lang. Hindi na ganun kalaki yung selos.”

So mas secure na sila sa isa’t isa?

“Oo, mas secure na kami,” sagot ni Mark. — PEP.ph

article source: gmanetwork.com

Father's Day health on 'Pinoy MD'

This Saturday, Pinoy MD celebrates Father’s Day by addressing health issues that commonly plague Filipino men. Together with broadcast journalist Connie Sison, dermatologist Dra. Jean Marquez, Oncologist Doc Dave Ampil II at OB-Gynecologist Dr. Raul “Dr. Q” Quillamor, Pinoy MD also offers a dose of “serbisyong totoo” for a single-dad in need.

According to experts, snoring is more common among men than women. In some countries, it is reason enough for a wife to file for divorce. In the Philippines however, it is considered a sign of a deep and restful slumber. Unknown to some Filipinos, snoring may be a symptom of a more serious illness. Find out the real truth about snoring from the sleep experts.

Having a skin care regimen is not exactly a priority for many Filipino men. Some believe it’s not a “guy” thing while others simply have no idea what a skin care regimen is. The fact is, according to dermatologists, men should take extra care of their skin because among other things, they have bigger pores and tend to sweat more. This results in more pimples, blackheads, whiteheads and a host of other ugly problems. Dr. Jean Marquez dishes out advice for men on what type of sunblock is best and why facial cleansers and moisturizers aren’t just for women.

Pinoy MD also gives assistance to a 37 year-old single dad who has lost the use of both his legs. Despite his condition, Ramil strives to fulfil his responsibilities to his children by taking on three jobs. To make Father’s Day truly memorable, self-confessed daddy’s girl Barbie Forteza offers him an unforgettable surprise.

Pinoy MD airs every Saturday, 6:00-7:00 am on GMA7.

source: gmanetwork.com

Kris Bernal Relieved To Recover Stolen Bag

MANILA, Philippines --- Kapuso star Kris Bernal deems it a blessing that her stolen bag has been returned to her though without her driver’s licence and credit cards.

“Please, ibalik mo na lahat – di ako makapagmaneho!” she said in mock pleading tone at the party tendered for her by GMA Artist Center (GMAAC) on June 5.

Curiously, the bag, an expensive one, still contained her wallet when it was returned anonymously.

The minor setback could never mar the happiness Bernal has these days. Aside from the party – her first “big one” in five years since entering show business – her TV series “Hiram Na Puso” enjoys a huge following.

More, rumors have sprung that she and co-star Mark Herras are beginning to fall for each other – which would’ve been fine if he doesn’t have a girlfriend, Ynna Asistio.

“Kaya nga nung naging ganun ang labas, nagtext ako kay Ynna at nagsorry sa kanya sa mga balita. Inexplain ko na tuksuhan lang yun ng staff at ng ibang mga tao. Naintindihan naman niya at lalo akong humanga sa kanya,” Kris said.

But if there were no Ynna, will she fall for Mark?

“Mabait na tao si Mark, masipag. Pero sa ngayon ay talagang magkaibigan kami at ayaw naming lagyan yon ng kahit ano.”

She admitted that Mark has given her five Hello Kitty pillows for her birthday, but largely due to her “insistence.” Apparently, the two banter on the set during break time. The birthday gift, she said, was something she had chided Mark to give her.

“Closer na kami ni Mark ngayon compared to the time when we were doing ‘Time Of My Life.’ Dati kasi dun lang si Mark nakikipagkwentuhan sa mga boys while ako naman stay with the girls,” Bernal explained.

She quickly reiterated yet again that no romance brews between her and Mark and that she had even invited the couple to her bash. Kris said that Mark and Ynna begged off the last minute due to a family thing.

Asked what she wishes for the months ahead, Kris rattled off the expected.

“More endorsements, mas madaming magazine covers, more challenging roles…”

Though she did not reveal much detail, Kris disclosed that her next project on GMA-7 will reunite her with Aljur Abrenica, who was once rumored to have courted her.

source: mb.com.ph